Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

(410)272-4150 office@nemdaa.org Office Hours Posted on Website

Week of June 18, 2023


Sea of Alcohol

"It mattered little whether we had sat on the shore of life drinking ourselves into forgetfulness or had plunged in recklessly and willfully beyond our depth and ability. The result was the same - all of us had nearly perished in a sea of alcohol."

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 123-124


Upcoming Events


Office News

The office is now carrying "The Eye Opener".

Please call or email the office to update/change your home group information for the Fall Meeting Directory; office@nemdaa.org, phone number 410-272-4150.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

Sunday 9:30 AM S.O.S. - No coffee due to construction at the SOS meeting until further notice.

June 20th - Freedom Group will be celebrating the group's 40 Year Anniversary. Doors will open at 6 PM for food and fellowship, meeting to begin at 7 PM. Speakers to include Mark D.. Please come celebrate with us! Perryville United Methodist Church, (Hall behind church with red door, parking available across the street) 359 broad street, Perryville.

June 21st - North East Big Book 7 PM will be meeting at the North East Park, Crouch Pavilion, 200 West Walnut Street, North East.Picnic tables are available, chairs are encouraged for your comfort!

June 23rd - North East Friday Night Group 8 PM will be meeting at Bethel Lutheran Church located at RT 40 and RT 272 in North East, MD ( behind McDonalds and the Car Wash ) For June 23rd only due to church activities.

June 23rd - Friday Night Big Book Study 6 PM will be meeting at North East Park, 200 West Walnut Street, due to church activities.

June 24th - Rising Sun Big Book will be having its 3rd annual picnic at McCoy Farms - 762 Rock Run RD, Port Deposit, MD. Starts at 11 AM, Speakers at 1 PM and 4 PM. Live Band, Food and Fellowship. Bring your favorite dish!Flyers and Maps available at the office.

June 26th - Aberdeen Monday Night will not be meeting due to church activities.

June 27th - Sober by the Bay will be celebrating the group's 20 Year Anniversary. Saint John's Episcopal Church, 226 Market St, Charlestown, MD 21914. Come and join us.

June 28th - Wednesday Night Twelve Step will not be meeting due to church activities.

Effective Immediately - The Lunch Bunch is no longer a hybrid meeting. They can still be found in person Monday through Friday at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 11901 Bel Air Rd, Kingsville, MD at noon.

DISTRICT/AREA 29 MARYLAND NEWS/AAWS:

June 21st - District 28 is inviting the fellowship to meet and listen to our Delegate Kurt W. He will be reviewing the highlights of the General Service Conference and answer any questions you may have. The district will be serving pizza and cookies as well as coffee and water at 6:30 PM. Kurt's presentation will begin at 7 PM. You can attend in person at Bel Air United Methodist Church, 21 Linwood Ave, Room 202 or on Zoom Meeting ID: 988 561 607 Passcode: 754350. We hope everyone can participate. For the Delegate documents see the EVENTS Page.

 

Institutions Committee

For Institutions Committee information email Rex at rex@nemdaa.org.


Service

Answering Service is looking for more home groups interested in committing to answering the phone when the office is closed. Please contact office@nemdaa.org if you are willing to be of service!

Support Maryland A.A. . . join us at the Maryland State Convention - August 4th - 6th at the Delta Hotel by Marriot, Hunt Valley, 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley. Without unity, the Heart of A.A. would cease to beat. Flyers English - State Convention and Spanish - State Convention. Spanish & ASL Interpretation will be provided with additional accommodations for the hard of hearing.

from the Archives Chair . . .Does anyone have information regarding the history of the Attraction Rather Than Promotion group meeting at Bel Air United Methodist Church? Please contact archives@nemdaa.org.


Answering Service

June 19 - June 25 Any Lengths   
June 26 - July 2 By The Book   
July 3 - July 9 Providence Group   
July 10 - July 16 New Beginnings   

You can reach the Answering Service Chair at answeringservice@nemdaa.org


Anniversaries

20 June
Tom K Third Tradition 17 years   
Victor R Sober by the Bay 40 years   
21 June
Joe D North East Big Book 1 year   
Rob R Rule 62 15 years   
Tom F North East Big Book 1 year   
22 June
Chana G Any Lengths 12 years   
Dwight S Just for Today 18 years   
Jane McK Just for Today 21 years   
23 June
Jim Z North East Friday Group 18 years   
John F Sobriety on Friday 4 years   
24 June
Cliff B New Beginnings 35 years   
25 June
Lindsay D Sunday Morning NOW 2 years   
26 June
Travis V Cut it Out 2 years   
27 June
Donney B Sober by the Bay 1 year   
28 June
Jean W North East Big Book 26 years   
Rich N Rule 62 12 years   
29 June
Jake B One Day at a Time 6 years   
Marc D Any Lengths 8 years   
Robert B Beware of the 4 Horsemen 15 years   
Steven K Never Too Early 1 year   
Suzanne S Pursuit of Happiness 1 year   
01 July
Jim K New Beginnings 36 years   
02 July
Jason B Good News Group 15 years   
03 July
Bailey G Cut it Out 1 year   
06 July
Chris L North East 12 and 12 4 years   
Marissa D Any Lengths 8 years   
Mark D Just For Us Guys open to all 19 years   
08 July
Mike K New Beginnings 26 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 365  

Final Thought:

" . . . My sponsor sold me one idea, and that was sobriety. At the time I couldn't have bought anything else."

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 155


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